Answer to Question #204539 in General Chemistry for Faiza

Question

1.    Determine the atmospheric stability for each of the following temperature profiles. Show all work and explain choices.

a.        Z, m   T, 8C

2.00   5.00

50.00 4.52

b.        Z, m   T, 8C

2.00   5.00

50.00 5.00

c.        Z, m   T, 8C

2.0     -21.01

50.0   -25.17

Answer 1

a) Compare with neutral condition and find that the atmosphere is stable

b) Compare with neutral condition and find that the atmosphere is unstable 

c) Compare with neutral condition and find that the atmosphere is stable